Lockhart is the county seat of Caldwell County which is centrally located just 15 miles from Austin, 5 miles from Interstate 35 and San Marcos with Interstate 10 running through Luling at the southern tip of the county. The new SH-130 will be bisecting the county from the north to the southwest.

Patricia Jo Locklin, of Lockhart, , beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away on Dec. 31, 2013, at the age of 69. She was born Feb. 5, 1944, in Austin, Texas, to the late Walter and Mini Mae (Covey) Teague.

She is survived by two sons, Billy Locklin and Allen Locklin; three daughters, Loretta Simon and husband, Craig, Cindy Locklin-Carreon and husband, Johnny and Misty Partida and husband, Jerry; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Abernathy-Locklin; one brother; one sister; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Patricia enjoyed gambling, dancing, cooking and listening to music, but she especially loved spending time with her family.